A new crossing to help pedestrians and cyclists get safely across a busy Coventry road looks set to get the go ahead next week.

Cllr John McNicholas, cabinet member for transport and regional planning, is being asked to approve plans to install a toucan crossing on Allard Way near to the new Alan Edward Higgs Sports Centre.

The toucan crossing, if given the go-ahead, should be up and running by the time the new centre is open in around 12 weeks time.

A segregated cycleway and footway will also be introduced on the north side of Allard Way from the new toucan crossing to The Barley Lea.

"I'm pleased that we can respond to the concerns of the petitioners and be able to find new ways of helping cyclists and pedestrians get to and from the new sports centre as safely as possible," said Cllr McNicholas.

As part of longer term work in the area, it is also being proposed that a study is carried out on the possibility of installing signals at the junctions of Allard Way, the Barley Lea and Langbank Avenue. Cllr McNicholas is being recommended to approve the proposals at his Cabinet meeting on 6 May.